Paper Processes, Adhesives And Fixings(l) Flashcards
1
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Die cutting and creasing
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- Steel cutting dies and creasing rules used to cut out the net shape
2
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Bending
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- Sheets of paper are placed onto a folding table
- then bent to the desired angle
3
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Laser cutting
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- Laser is used to cut and engrave into sheet material
- quicker and more accurate than manual method
- ideal for batch .and one off production
4
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Describe PVA glue
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- Waterbased adhesive
- used to attach wood to wood
- not water proof
5
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Describe contact adhesive
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Used to bond large areas
Used to attach different materials together -
6
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Describe UV hardening adhesive
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A clear liquid that “curves” when exposed to UV
- used on metal, glass and plastics
7
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Describe solvent cement
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Aka - discoloumethene
Joins polymers to each other
It softens the polymers surface, making it easier to fuse together
8
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Describe epoxy resin
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- 2 parts ( resin) and (hardener).
Joins different materials together
Must be left to “set”
9
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Describe jigs and fixtures
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- Used to ensure parts or components are made the same when repeatedly made
- jig = holds and guides a tool
-fixture = holds work in place
